We Care Because We Pray 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time www.ssaparish.com July 31, 2016 Weekend Masses Saturday 6:15 am, 7:30 am (with Morning Prayers at 7:00 am), 12:15 noon Anticipated: 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm Forbes Park, Makati Baptism Saturday & Sunday (Parish provides Priest) 1:30 pm, 12:15 nn, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm Pre-Cana Seminar Every first Saturday of the month. Please call the parish office for more details. Sunday 6:30 (Tagalog), 7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 noon, 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm Monday to Friday (Pls. provide your own Priest) 10:15 am, 11:00 am, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm Counseling Please call the parish office for appointments. Weekday Masses Monday - Friday 6:15 am, 7:30 am (with Morning Prayers at 7:00 am), 12:00 noon, 6:00 pm Weddings Parishioners (residents of Forbes, Dasmarinas & Urdaneta V illages) Parish Center Social Hall Please call the parish office for reservations. Monday - Friday 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm Crypts/Niches Please call the parish office for availability. Recitation of the Holy Rosary before every Mass. Novena to St. Anthony after all masses on Tuesday. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Wednesday at 8:00 am and after 6:00 pm Mass Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus every Friday after the 6:00 pm Mass First Friday Holy Hour: 8:00 am, 11:45 am and after the 6:00 pm Mass Confession Monday Wednesday Friday 7:15 am - 7:45 am 12:00 noon - 12:30 pm 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm Saturday 7:15 am - 7:45 am 12:00 noon - 12:30 pm 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm For special confession, please call the parish office. Saturday 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm Non-Parishioners (non-residents of Forbes, Dasmarinas & Urdaneta Villages) Multi-Purpose Hall/Viewing Chapels Reservations for Capilla del Senior, Capilla dela Virgen or Capilla de San Francisco is on a first come, first served basis. Please call the parish office for more details. Monday - Friday 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am Parish Bulletin Advertisement Please call the parish office for details. Sunday 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm For the Sick Please call the parish office for anointing of the sick or the Health Care Ministry Office when a parishioner is bedridden and wishes to receive communion. Exposition of St. Anthony s relic after all masses on Tuesday Santuario de San Antonio Parish Office Tel. nos. 8438830-31
Parish Bulletin Lectors and Commentators LeComs Year in Review by Letty Lopez and Eleonore Gutierrez with Isa Gutierrez 2 Lord, may we serve with patience and humility. In November 2015, Dee Chan informed Eleonore Gutierrez and Letty Lopez that they re the newly elected chairpersons of the LeCom Ministry to serve for two years, 2016 & 2017. We d rather follow than lead, both replied. However, the die was cast when Father Reu responded, Things will sort themselves out, in time. Eleonore, under Dee s wings, hit the ground running (Letty was unavailable until Dec. 2015). On November 10, 2015 the new officers of the Parish Pastoral Council were installed (LeComs Edmund Lim, Tina Teehankee, Suzette Gatmaitan and Girlie Sison as head of Worship Committee) followed by the Feast of Christ the King on Nov. 22nd, with prayers and procession organized by New Lecoms Sean, Sheryl, Mercy with Amelou, Letty, Toni, Isa and Eleonore at their commissioning June 4, 2016 Lecoms and Ministry Officers Girlie, Dee, Suzette and Edmund THE WORSHIP MINISTRIES Zari Poe. On Nov. 28th, a half-day recollection on the Year of Mercy was held followed by an early Christmas Party. The schedule for the Misa de Gallo was finalized followed by the traditional masses for Christmas and New Year. January 12, 2016 ushered the 1st General Meeting of LeComs where the Budget was approved (P51,500) with topics discussed like the LeCom organizational structure, services to villages and condos, substitutes, proper attire and the Buling-Buling with a Dekada Theme. Rehearsals for Buling-Buling went underway in mid January. Cynthia Menchaca, Jeannie Bitanga, Micki Poe, Jaja Ledesma, Karen Blanco, Isa Gutierrez, Estee Cerilla, with Father Reu and Jayme Blanco danced to rock and roll and twist music. February 9 th was Buling-Buling highlighted by dinner and a musical variety show and capped by the burning of palms. February 10 th Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Season of Lent. March 12th - 24 LeComs attended the Ongoing Formation seminar conducted by the Archdiocese of Manila. Seder Meal on March 14 th, a Jewish tradition celebrated by the Parish with dinner, prayer readings and songs. The family of Jun Rodriguez led the celebration. Palm Sunday March 20 th with Dee, Edmund and the Coro led by Mrs. Amelita Guevarra with the dramatization of the Passion of Christ. Holy Thursday March 24 th had the vigil at the Garden of Repose with LeComs holding a one-hour meditation with video slides prepared by Caron Macasaet and Javier. The adoration altar was adorned with flowers by Wilma Huang s group. Also, Father Jesus Galindo and Father Serge Santos celebrated their 50th year as Franciscan friars. Good Friday March 25 th featured the 7 Last Words as shared by members of different ministries during the mass followed by a Santo Entierro procession around the village. Jun Rodriguez and EMHC Ministry designed a diagram to ensure the smooth flow of devotees during the veneration of the cross. Easter Vigil March 26 th High Mass in the main altar with Commentator Melon Recto and Edmund Lim, Jun Rodriguez, Anton Conejos and Ricky Sison as Proclaimers of the Word. Aside from the traditional church music, the Coro added two songs during Communion Be not Afraid by Taylor Davis and Hesus ng Aking Buhay. Three adolescents from South Africa were baptized, confirmed and for the first time, received the Holy Eucharist. The image of the Risen Christ was set up on a rock garden by Wilma Huang. The Salubong followed right after the Easter Vigil. April 2 nd - 12 LeComs attended the Ongoing Formation (OGF) at San Carlos Seminary. April 9 th - 6 Lecoms attended the OGF. April 3 rd Divine Mercy Sunday. April 24 th, the directive from CBCP turn to page 3
July 31, 2016 the worship ministries from page 2 on kneeling from Consecration until the Great Amen, was reintroduced to the Faithful. A portable microphone helped in reminding the Faithful. May 14 th - 11 Lecoms attended the OGF. May 17 th was the 2nd General LeCom Meeting where topics discussed covered the OGF Renewal, updated Lecom Directory (with photos) and three new LeCom candidates(norman Camungol, Ivy Lim, Zyrene Valencia). Caren Torres Rama from Ormoc City was welcomed as a visiting LeCom. And back into active service as LeCom are Fortune and RJ Ledesma. May 28 th - 4 Lecoms attended the OGF. May 29 th Feast of the Corpus Christi. The CBCP directive on Kneeling was discontinued. Buling Buling 2016 Rock and Rolling Lecoms Jaja, Isa, Estee, Micki, Jeannie, Karen and Cynthia Blessing newly commissioned LeComs Sean, Mercy, Sheryl led by Father Reu with Karen, Isa, Letty and Eleonore June 4, 2016 June 1, start of the Novena to St. Anthony. There was early morning breakfast sponsored by LeCom and served by Alice Guerrero who brought 200 eggs, Eleonore and Isa Gutierrez, Dee Chan, Cathy Goquingco and Rachelle Wenger. During the 6pm mass, three (3) new LeComs - Sean Cannon, Mercy Dauz and Sheryl Malit - were commissioned by Father Reu. Mass was presided by Father Jhoan Pader, OPM, focusing on the virtue of Humility. At the OGF Renewal with JoeMari, Chloe, Minerva, Carl, Ninee, Cynthia, Tessie, Marilou 1st day of Novena to St. Anthony with Lecom June 13 th Feast of St. Anthony. High mass with Coro followed by a sit-down dinner catered by Via Mare with music, raffle and dancing. Generous donors and sponsors enabled the Parish to engage a company to digitally scan and assess the structural integrity and efficiency of the (church) building. Program of Activities July to December 2016: June 27 Feast Day Mother of Perpetual Help Nov. 1 All Saints Day July 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Nov. 2 All Souls Day Aug 13 LeCom Basic Formation Nov. 16 Feast of the Miraculous Medal Aug 15 Solemnity of the Assumption Nov. 20 Christ the King Sept. 3 LeCom Doctrinal Formation Nov. 27 First Sunday of Advent Sept. 8 Birth of Mother Mary Dec. 8 Feast Immaculate Conception Sept. 12 Holy Name of Mary Dec. 12 Feast Lady of Guadalupe Sept. 15 Feast of the Lady of Sorrows Dec. 16-24 Misa de Gallo Sept. 29 Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Oct. 1-3 Holy Rosary Month Triduum of St. Francis Dec. 25 Christmas Oct. 4 Feast of St. Francis Dec. 31 New Year s Eve Oct. 7 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary Santuario de San Antonio Pastoral Team Fr. Baltazar A. Obico, OFM, Guardian, Parochial Vicar Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM Vicar Provincial, Parish Priest, Vicar and Busar Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM - Guest Master Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM Makati Medical Center Chaplain Fr. Serge Santos, OFM - Resident Friar Fr. Laurian Janicki, OFM - Resident Friar RDIP - PB Editorial Team & General Information Suzette H. Gatmaitan Head, RDIP-PB Marilou Consing Editor in Chief Javier Luis Gomez - Assistant Editor Earl Leonard Sebastian - Assistant Editor Hannah Roa - Assistant Editor Jonathan Cruz - Assistant Editor Marie Tycangco - Assistant Editor Jeannie Bitanga Website Administrator Edward Lu Art & Design Colorplus Production Group Corp. Production Santuario de San Antonio Parish Center Office Tel. nos. 8438830-31 Email: ssap_info@yahoo.com Website: www.ssaparish.com Website email: webi@ssaparish.com Foundation website: www.santuariodesanantonio.org Parish Pastoral Council Edmund Lim, KHS President Cristina Teehankee Vice President Suzette H. Gatmaitan Secretary 3
Parish Bulletin Our Music Ministry is tasked with providing music for our Sunday and weekday masses and for major feasts such as last year s Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception to the recently concluded Fiesta 2016. To make masses more meaningful, we strive to choose liturgically-relevant songs that fit the season (e.g. Lent, Easter), and we have started a music catalog and digital archive to facilitate this endeavor, which we plan to eventually expand to selecting songs for weddings and other church-based events. THE WORSHIP MINISTRIES Music Ministry Music and Lyrics by Xandro Castañeda Andro Lesaca (4th Sunday, 10:30am; 5th Sunday, 12pm); Edmund Lim (1st Friday, 6pm); Minguita Lopez (Sundays, 7:45am); Jet Pampolina (2nd Sunday, 4:30pm); Marie Puyat (2nd and 4th Sundays, 12pm); Robbie Santos (3rd Sunday, 4:30pm); Benny Soliven (4th Sunday, 4:30pm); Erick Sta. Maria (2nd and 4th Sundays, 4:30pm); Uwa Tambunting (3rd Sunday, 9am); the Youth Choir (Antioch and Luke 18; Thursdays, 6pm); and Milette Zamora (1st Sunday, 10:30am; 2nd Sunday, 9am). As of today (and as way of re-introducing ourselves to the Parish family), here are the current song leaders, accompanists, and choir representatives from A to Z: Babing Abella (1st Sunday, 12pm); April Agregado, Four B Sparks (3rd Sunday, North Forbes); Mary-Ann Baclao (1st and 5th Saturdays, 4:30pm; 2nd Sunday, North Forbes); Lita Banson (3rd Sunday, 9am; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:45am); Cielo Buan (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:45am); the CCD choir (3rd Sunday, 10:30am); Cathy Cantada-Dizon, Dasma Youth Choir (Saturdays, 6pm, DVA); Maribel Cantada (2nd Sunday, North Forbes; 5th Sunday, 4:30pm); Meldy Capulong (Sundays, 7:4am; various weekday masses); Lulu and Xandro Castañeda (1st and 5th Saturdays, 4:30pm); Liza Chan-Parpan and Mike Chan (4th and 5th Sundays, North Forbes); Christian Del Los Reyes; Lester Delgado, Tig-Awit (Sundays, 6:30am) and Vocalismo Choral Group (2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays, 9am); Jerry Fullido (various masses), Urdaneta (Sundays, 7pm) and Pacific Plaza (Saturdays, 5pm); Antonio Go, Psalm 47 Male Chorale (1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays, 10:30am); Kian Gonzaga, Eastern Chamber Singers (3rd Saturdays, 4:30pm) and Koro Ilustrado (2nd and 4th Saturdays, 4:30pm); Amelita Guevara, Coro de San Antonio (Sundays, 6pm); Pin Guingona, Inday Mallari and kids (1st Sunday, North Forbes); Sam Gutierrez, Coro Ecclesiastico (3rd Sunday, 12pm); Andy Huang, VOSA (Saturdays, 6pm); We are truly blessed to have such a large collection of motivated individuals and groups sharing their talent with us, and of all the ministries here, the Music Ministry would most likely be the largest if one were to consider every single member, including those from the choirs. However, as not all our weekday masses are covered, we are always open to anyone interested in wholeheartedly volunteering their time and service to the Parish. Please contact the Parish office for any inquires. We look forward to hearing from you. Music Ministry Coro Ecclesiasto DVA Choir 4 The Voices of St. Anthony (VOSA)
July 31, 2016 Pope Francis reminds us that praying the Rosary prepares our hearts to receive God s grace and teaches us to place ourselves in the hands of God, allowing him to guide our steps along the path of our faith journey. Praying the Rosary allows us to make room for God, to glorify his name, and to make him truly present in our lives. The power of praying the rosary has proven to protect, to heal and to grant requests. Here are some inspiring stories, which we may be able to relate to in one way or another. the worship ministries Novenas and Devotions The Power of the Rosary by Marie Tycangco A member of the Single Young Adults (SYA) community was starting to lose hope in finding a partner in life. When she went to confession, the priest told her to pray the rosary twice a day and she will find her husband within three months. She then started patiently praying the rosary even as the three months has passed and with God s grace, she found him in five months. They are now happily married and continue to pray together. On January 15, 1978, Bundy entered the Chi Omega sorority house at Florida State University and murdered two girls before heading off to search for more victims. When he entered a third girl s room with a bat for a weapon, he saw a rosary clutched in her hand, dropped the bat and fled. Later the girl told authorities that before she left for college Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross she had promised her grandmother that she would pray the rosary every night for protection, even if she fell asleep in the process. This is what she had done that night, and she was still holding the rosary when the murderer entered her room. Bundy later confessed to over thirty murders. Bundy explained that when he entered the girl s room, he had fully intended on murdering her; some mysterious power was preventing him. In October, 1938, Fr. Patrick Peyton started coughing blood and doctors discovered he had advanced stages of Tuberculosis, which was incurable in those days. His sister Nellie encouraged him to ask our Holy Mother for help. Patrick consecrated himself completely to Mary and devoted himself to praying the rosary. The doctors discovered that the patches on his lungs had disappeared with no scientific explanation. With this miraculous cure through the rosary of our Holy Mother, Father Peyton vowed to Mary that he would promote the rosary all his life. The SSAP Worship and Devotions committee would like to invite everyone to join the community in praying the rosary before the 6:00am, 7:30am and 6:00pm Mass from Monday-Friday and before the 12:15pm Mass from Monday to Saturday, as well as join in the other activities. Koro Illustrado PSALM 47 Male Chorale 5
Parish Bulletin mandated organizations Family and Life Ministry by Jayme Blanco The SSAP Family and Life Ministry (FLM) conducts a one day Pre-Cana seminar every first Saturday of the month. The Family and Life Ministry also offers family/marriage counselling and Bethany program. Family and Life Ministry Family and Life Ministry Men of Sacred Heart (MSH) Santuario de San Antonio Parish Chapter by Jayme Blanco On the occasion of its 40th Anniversary, the MSH Recognition Award was given to Mr. Francisco V. Tankiang for organizing the Santuario de San Antonio Parish Chapter of the Men of the Sacred Heart. Per records, Mr. Tankiang requested the permission of the then Parish Priest, Fr. Urban Plachcinski, OFM and on July 04, 1976 the Santuario De San Antonio Chapter was organized with Fr. Urban as its Spiritual Director. They held their first organizational meeting on August 01, 1976 wherein they elected their first set of officers: Mr. Amadeo C. Valenzuela - President, Carmelo D. Gomez Vice President, Bernardo Lopez Treasurer, I. Christian G. Monsod Secretary and Eduardo E. Eligir Auditor. Mr. Tankiang was also instrumental in organizing the following chapters of the Men of the Sacred Heart: 1. Our Lady of Remedies Parish Chapter Malate, Manila. 2. Nuestra Senora de Guia Parish Chapter Ermita, Manila. 3. Espiritu Santo Parish Chapter Tayuman, Sta. Cruz, Manila. 4. Our Lady of Fatima Chapter Bacood, Sta. Mesa, Manila. Mr. Tankiang is also a member of the Executive Council of the Men of the Sacred Heart. 6 Stations of the Cross led by Men of the Sacred Heart & EMHC & Health Care Ministry MSH Francisco V. Tankiang
July 31, 2016 mandated organizations Contemplative Ministry by Marge A. Tambunting Aside from the weekly Monday prayer sessions the following formation classes were held in 2016. (All classes and retreats are open to parishioners) February 13, 2016 Speaker: Father Phil Estrella, OMI Acedia 9:00-12:00 noon: Santuario de San Antonio April 16, 2016 Speaker: Father Phil Estrella, OMI Encountering the Risen Christ in the Gospels 9:00-12:00 noon: Santuario de San Antonio June 11, 2016 Speaker: Father Phil Estrella, OMI Ascension/ Pentecost Laudato Si and the Cosmic Christ 9:00-12:00 noon: Santuario de San Antonio July 25, 2016 Speaker: Father Orly Sapuay MS 9:00-12:00 noon: Santuario de San Antonio Retreats were also offered on March 17-19, 2016 June 17-19, 2016 All on Introduction to Centering Prayer PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS CALENDAR OF MINISTRIES FOR THE WEEK PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK SUNDAY - JULY 31 * 8:00AM - Thrift Shop * 8:00am - LUKERS Special weekend for current members * 4:00PM - CORO Practice MONDAY - August 1 Program at St. Francis Friendship Home *3:00PM - OFS Formation TUESDAY - August 2 Program at St. Francis Friendship *9:00AM - JPIC Hospital Ministry PGH Visitation *2:00PM - Health Care Ministry Dancercise Open to all Parishioners *4:00PM - Marian Cenacle Group Prayer Meeting WEDNESDAY - August 3 Program at St. Francis Friendship Home THURSDAY - August 4 Program at St.Francis Friendship Home *9:00AM - Health Care Ministry Visitation at Rizal Medical Center, Pasig City *2:00PM - Health Care Ministry Dancercise Open to All Parishioners FRIDAY - August 5 Program at St.Francis Friendship Home *3:00PM - Health Care Ministry monthly healing mass *6:00PM - Men of the Sacred Heart Monthly Meeting *7:00PM - Household Help Charismatic Prayer Meeting *9:00PM - Tig-awit Choir Practice SATURDAY - August 6 *4:00PM - VOSA Practice *4:00PM - LUKE 18 Prayer Meeting David Lu Connie Gomez Fr. Hugh Zurat, OFM Marilou Arteficio Victoria Kate de Venecia Ma. Pilar Oledan Philip Cuazon, Sr. Iggy Clavecilla Africa and Cecile Reynoso Maxima Amah Sy Aurora Gonzalez Tommy Dy Buncio Naning Bagabaldo Remedios Maceda Berris Cedric Castro Pilar del Gallego Nena Jalandoni Victoriano Chung Erlinda Miranda-Oledan Zwei Lopez Gadi Shallouh Bancil Swinnerton Francisco Tankiang Cynthia Arms Felicisimo Alcantara Rosario de Leon Tobias Gloria Syjuco Raffy Chan Edric Co Peter Soo Chito San Jose Nancy Imperial Johnny Lopez Lisa Alvendia Letty Ligon Norma J. Carlos Sony Lopez Gonzalez Shaina Bhudhrani Gia Gonzalez Orlando Bernardo Rolando Sotaso Cecilio Hidalgo Victorina Leus Iya Ocampo Bernadette Gonzali Guillermo Profeta Dra. Ofelia Adapon Soldedad T. Consing Julius Cesar Samaniego Ramon Palanca * If you want a name added or deleted, contact Bernadette at the Parish office tel. nos. 8438830-32. HEALING MASS First Friday August 5, 2016 at 3PM Ground Floor, Parish Center 7
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